How Private is My Equity? | Sandpit Startups | Ep26 | Dr. Brandon Guthrie

About this episode

Dr. Brandon Guthrie discusses the role of Private Equity in global enterprise expansion and its differences from Venture Capital.

With Dr. Brandon Guthrie, General Partner at Shatranj Capital, we explore the strategic world of Private Equity. Dive into the intricacies of how PE firms help global enterprises like YUM Brands expand internationally, and learn when they consider investing in venture-backed startups. This episode is packed with expert advice on market commercialization, brand essence marketing, and the key differences between Private Equity and Venture Capital. Don't miss out on this masterclass in scaling b...

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Hosts: Sam Drake, Abhishek Chatterjee

Guest: Dr. Brandon Guthrie

Topics covered

• Private Equity
• Venture Capital
• Market Commercialization
• Brand Marketing
• Startup Investment

Keywords

• Private Equity
• Venture Capital
• Investment
• Market Commercialization
• Brand Marketing

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Organizations: Shatranj Capital, YUM Brands

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